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Canada Post experiencing ‘unprecedented backlogs,’ some parcels won’t arrive until January or March

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WATCH: Postal workers were back on the job on Tuesday at the Mississauga facility but are still upset at the federal government's back-to-work legislation. Shallima Maharaj has more on that situation – Nov 27, 2018

The rotating job action at Canada Post is over.

But you may still face disappointment if you’re waiting on that special delivery.

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The post office says the backlog is so bad, parcel deliveries will be “delayed during the peak holiday season and into January 2019.”

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If you’re waiting on an international package, “delays are likely to stretch into March of 2019.”

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This will only get worse after a frenetic weekend of online shopping from Black Friday to Cyber Monday.

In a statement, Canada Post said it’s now working to stabilize operations with a manageable approach across the country but there are hundreds of trailers currently waiting to be unloaded.

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And many delivery depots are at capacity and temporarily unable to receive more items from processing plants.

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All workers returned to work Tuesday after the federal government enacted back-to-work legislation to end rotating walkouts.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said it will fight the legislation and is exploring all options.

 

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